Women - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday - Feb 28th

The 4th edition of Suddenly will pay a pre-Women's History Month tribute Ms. Etta James. Yes the same one whose life was portrayed in the film Cadillac Records. Yes the same one who said she'll whoop Beyonce's ass for singing her song at Barack Obama's inauguration.

Poets, musicians and open minded audiences are encouraged to attend.

Suddenly

Sundays, 3pm

Poetry, Art & Soul Music

Open Mic

Exhibit A

517 Pine Avenue (2 hour free parking across the street)

Long Beach, Ca 90801

suddenly562@gmail.com

562.786.7817

In other news... (click text below for more info).

The Haiti fundraiser Carnival Del Corazon is happening THIS Sunday. Free to volunteer? Call 562.786.7817

Suddenly congratulates Tanya Quinn and all the fire dancing ladies of Sirena Serpentina on being booked to perform at the Staple Center. (Also, great show at the Mardi Gras event last Saturday!)

Rare - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday - Feb 21st

On the 14th we gave it up for the Hot 8 Brass Band. This week we celebrate the man who taught us how to give it up.

Suddenly will pay tribute to the life, work and living legacy of Marvin Gaye shown above in this rare interview with Marvin Gay Sr. before the fatal conflict between the two.

Poets, musicians and open minded audiences are encouraged to attend.

Suddenly

Sundays, 3pm

Poetry, Art & Soul Music

Open Mic

Exhibit A

517 Pine Avenue (2 hour free parking across the street)

Long Beach, Ca 90801

suddenly562@gmail.com

562.786.7817

P.S. "SAVE THE DATE"

FEB 28th Carnival De Corazon, a full day, 2 part performing arts event contributing 100% proceeds to Yele's Haiti Earthquake Fund.

Also

Suddenly congratulates poet and author Charlene E. Hustle Diva Green on the release of her new novel, And They'll Come Home.